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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.47, 353.24 and 113.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.47, 353.24 and 113.77 is: 170.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.47 : 353.24 = 113.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.47/353.24 = 113.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.47x = 353.24 × 113.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.47x = 40,188.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,188.11/235.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.67

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